Final Week: My Canada Project Writing Contest
Posted May 10, 2021
Grade 8 Students: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win The second annual My Canada Project writing competition, open to all Grade 8 students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Students are invited to share their thoughts and ideas about Canada, in 300-500 words, for the chance to win one of three prizes. The […]
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Office Update – May 7
Posted May 7, 2021
Dear Jean Steckle families, Census Time It’s Census Time! The data collected will help with the building of new schools, community services, and services provided to schools. Tips for Remote Learning To help our student in remote learning, please consider implementing a few of these best practices: -Be on time and ready to learn. -If […]
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WRDSB Student Census Extension
Posted May 6, 2021
Thank you to all our students and families who completed the WRDSB 2021 Student Census. The information you provided will help guide us to strengthen programs and learning environments to meet the diverse needs of all students and families. For parents/guardians of a child who is in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 who still have […]
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Speech and Hearing Month Learning Opportunity for Caregivers
Posted May 6, 2021
Each May, Speech and Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the work of WRDSB Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) do in helping our students to communicate and engage in learning. These staff address a broad range of communication challenges impacting everyday life for our students, and […]
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Supporting Dental Health for Students
Posted May 5, 2021
In partnership with Region of Waterloo Public Health, we want to help highlight the benefits of flossing, brushing, and routine dentist check-ups for our students and their families. Below, you’ll find a selection of resources to help you prioritize oral health in your family. Information for Families Brush-Off Challenge Challenge your children and other family […]
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More Time to Decide: September 2021
Posted May 4, 2021
Families and students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will have more time to make their decision regarding virtual or in-person learning for September 2021, as the result of further direction and an announcement today from Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. Minister Lecce announced that parents, caregivers and students will not be asked […]
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Teen Mental Health Virtual Event – May 26
Posted May 4, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH) are proud to announce a virtual event: Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Well-being of Teens & What Do They Need To Do Well? This opportunity will focus on how we can support our teenage children in the time of COVID-19, […]
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Community Voice: Our Next Director of Education
Posted May 4, 2021
This message is posted on behalf of the Board of Trustees The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves the community of Waterloo Region, and we want you to have a voice as we work to determine who will be our next Director of Education. The WRDSB Board of Trustees has retained Joan M. Green […]
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#StrongerTogether: Education Week
Posted May 3, 2021
Each year, Education Week (May 3-7) provides us with an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the incredible work that happens in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) every day and all that public education offers to our students – each and every one. For 2021, Ontario’s Education Week theme is #StrongerTogether. Building on the […]
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Office Update – April 30
Posted April 30, 2021
Dear Jean Steckle families, Nutrition for Learning – Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Jean Steckle Public School We are excited to have the Nutrition for Learning Pop Up Snack program visit Jean Steckle every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Nutrition for Learning will provide families in our community with free, healthy snacks for children. Student Census […]